Constituents in Penrith have been affected by the so-called Penrith “pong” for many years, and regularly contact me about it.  

I have met with Westmorland and Furness Council and the Environment Agency, who are also regularly contacted about the odour, and my team are looking into it.

I’d like to hear directly from you, my constituents, about your experience.

If you have come across the Penrith “pong” – please complete this survey.

Please do take the time to report smells to the Environment Agency every time you are affected by the smell. You can do this 

Online: Report here using access code RPSM1CL (the online form takes you through a series of detailed questions)

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0800 80 70 60 (24 hours a day)

The Environment Agency provides a handy guide to how to report the details/strength/intensity of smell if you scroll down on this webpage: Environment Agency - Citizen Space

The Environment Agency says that "if you believe Omega Proteins may be the source of odours in Penrith you should also report this directly to the company as soon as possible. This will mean the company can quickly investigate the report. This is particularly important with intermittent odour.  You can contact the company on 07976 857 435 or email [email protected]